Senior Finance Officer - Council
- Enfield, Greater London
- £42,771-45,750 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
£42,771 to £45,750 per annum
Enfield
PermanentSpinwell is recruiting for a Senior Finance Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER
- Assist the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality, flexible, and professional finance support to service departments.
- Support the business partnering team in revenue budget setting, monitoring, and year-end processes, including complex reconciliations and grant monitoring.
- Provide expert technical advice to schools, budget holders, and officers to aid decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Internal Financing Reporting Standards and CIPFA's Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting.
- Proactively seek opportunities to enhance the financial support provided to the Council and schools.
- Collaborate with internal departments and schools to resolve queries effectively.
- Experience of leading change / efficiency initiatives
- Working within a finance related role in a local authority environment delivering high quality services
- Excellent communication skills and experience including working with senior stakeholders
- Excellent IT/technical skills, knowledge
- Proactive development of skills and knowledge
- Highly numerate and literate